Celebrate Free Fishing Day This Saturday

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is beginning summer park festivities with free fishing day this Saturday as part of National Fishing and Boating Week. On June 7, Texans can fish on any public waters in the state without a fishing license.

Families can compete for prizes in a catfishing tournament in the TFFC casting pond. Anglers may fish as individuals or as teams with an adult assisting a child. In addition to fishing, attendees can hike the wetlands trail, see a diver hand feed a fish, watch an alligator feeding and learn about the history of fishing at the freshwater fishing museum. Admission is free for children 12 and under.

Learn the basics of traditional fishing with the assistance of a park ranger at Martin Creek Lake State Park. Participants will learn how to tie a hook on a line, cast a rod and reel, and identify fish. All necessary equipment will be provided, but families are welcome to bring their own.

Even though a fishing license is not required, state park entrance fees still apply.

Remember, fishing is free in Texas state parks all year. Whether it is from a bank, pier, river, creek, coast line or boat; if the water body is fully contained within a state park, fishing licenses are not needed.

To find places to go fishing, visit the TPWD fishing page. For bag limits and other regulations, see the Outdoor Annual online.

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